Raton
City in Colfax County, New Mexico
Raton is a city in Colfax County, New Mexico, with 6,041 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,680 ft (2,036 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Starkville, 16.5 miles N.
- 6,041residents (2020 Census)
- 6,680 ftelevation · 2,036 m
- 7.0 sq miland area · 18.1 km²
- 863 / sq mipopulation density
- 87740ZIP code
About Raton
Raton ( rə-TONE) is a city in and the county seat of Colfax County in northeastern New Mexico, United States. The city is located just south of Raton Pass. The city is also located about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) south of the New Mexico–Colorado border and 85 miles (137 km) west of Oklahoma. At the 2020 census, its population was 6,041.
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Living in Raton
- Median household income
- $52,641
- Median home value
- $134,300
- Median rent
- $741/mo
- Median age
- 44.8
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Raton had 6,041 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,041 |
|---|---|
| Density | 863 per sq mi (333 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Raton at a glance
| State | New Mexico (NM) |
|---|---|
| County | Colfax County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 6,041 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.00 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,680 ft (2,036 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8878° N, 104.4404° W |
| ZIP code | 87740 |
| Official website | ratonnm.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3562060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Raton
- Starkville, CO16.5 mi N
- Jansen, CO19.6 mi N
- Trinidad, CO20.1 mi N
- Cokedale, CO20.3 mi NW
- Valdez, CO20.9 mi NW
- Segundo, CO23.2 mi NW
- Maxwell24.6 mi S
- El Moro, CO24.8 mi N
- Capulin26.1 mi E
- Hoehne, CO27.3 mi N
- Folsom29.0 mi E
- Weston, CO29.6 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Raton
What county is Raton in?
Raton is in Colfax County, New Mexico.
What is the population of Raton, NM?
6,041 people lived in Raton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Raton, NM?
The ZIP code of Raton is 87740.
What is the elevation of Raton?
6,680 feet (2,036 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Raton?
Starkville (16.5 mi), Jansen (19.6 mi), Trinidad (20.1 mi), Cokedale (20.3 mi), Valdez (20.9 mi).
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